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ABAG Programs & Resources for Grantseekers
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ABAG's Common Grant Application Workshop - 12/9/2011
Over 40 Maryland foundations accept ABAG's Common Grant Application format. This workshop will include a brief overview of the current funding challenges and opportunities, a step-by-step review of the grant application process, tips and suggestions for writing competitive proposals, and a copy of ABAG's latest Member Directory.
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| "Amid Halting Economic Recovery, Holiday Giving Still Struggles"
"Charitable giving has not rebounded," said Betsy Nelson, President of the Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers. "Many of these groups depend on gifts from individuals who are still feeling the challenges of this recession. This also shows that we are not out of the woods with this economy. People have to put their own families first" - Baltimore Sun, December 3, 2011 |
"Recognizing Our Role Models in Philanthropy"
Each November the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) celebrates National Philanthropy Day to recognize the extraordinary impact of the charitable sector and the increasing role it plays in our society and countries around the world - By Betsy Nelson, Special to The Daily Record, December 1, 2011 |
| "Region's Charities Face Murky Future"
"It's still time to keep digging in," said Betsy Nelson, president of the Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers - ExploreBaltimoreCounty.com, November 18, 2011 |
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"Community Foundations Play Vital Local Roles"
Maryland is home to 14 community foundations, each serving a region of the state in unique ways. Together, as the Maryland Community Foundations Association (MCFA), they speak with one voice in promoting philanthropy to benefit towns, cities and rural areas across the state - By Betsy Nelson, Special to The Daily Record, November 18, 2011 |
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"The Baltimore Ravens Serve Children and Families"
This is our culture, and we're proud to make a difference - By Melanie LeGrande, Director of Community Relations, [ABAG Member] The Baltimore Ravens, November 2011 |
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"We Are in the Information Business"
A wise colleague of mine once said that those of us who work in philanthropy are in the information business. While this is not the only "business" we are in, it is certainly a core piece of our work - By Ann Billingsley, Executive Director, [ABAG Member] Hoffberger Family Philanthropies, November 2011 |
| "How to Make the Most of Social Media"
One of our jobs at the Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers is to help raise the public's awareness of the role philanthropy plays - especially the work of our member foundations and corporate giving programs - to improve the quality of life in our region - By Buffy Beaudoin-Schwartz, November 2011 |
| "Counting on the Generosity of the Crowd"
Collaborative giving is something that is appealing to people," said Buffy Beaudoin-Schwartz, spokesperson for The Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers. "Some of these online giving opportunities have an appeal to people who want to pool their dollars for a particular issue ... It's a new way to engage a younger generation of givers" - Baltimore Sun, November 13, 2011 |
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